Human T Cell Lymphotrophic virus infection among sexually active individuals in Nigeria: A cross sectional study
Introduction: Human T Cell Lymphotrophic virus (HTLV) is endemic in many regions of the world including Nigeria but not ubiquitous. It has been shown to be causally associated with T cell leukaemia and other myelopathies. Heterosexual contact is the major route of HTLV transmission. STDs patients, p...
Main Authors: | Babatunde Olusola, Adedayo Faneye, Yewande Nejo, Adewale Opayele, Solomon Bakarey |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-05-01
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Series: | Scientific African |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227619300109 |
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